Unbelievable Revenge: This Fight Turned Naoya Inoue into the MOST FEARED BOXER on the Planet

Naoya Inoue has etched his name as the most feared boxer alive after a jaw-dropping display of brutal revenge against Gervonta “Tank” Davis in a historic catchweight clash on May 5 at T-Mobile Arena. The undisputed super bantamweight champion turned a near-disastrous third-round knockdown into a savage sixth-round TKO, leaving Davis battered and the boxing world trembling at the mention of “The Monster.”

A Shocking Turn and Ruthless Retribution

The fight, billed at 130 pounds, began with Davis asserting his power, flooring Inoue with a vicious left uppercut in the third round—the first knockdown of Inoue’s career in years. The Baltimore native, WBA lightweight champion, seemed poised to claim a monumental upset as Inoue struggled to rise. But “The Monster” from Japan, with a glint of fury in his eyes, transformed the fight into a nightmare for Davis. “I felt the disrespect,” Inoue said post-fight through a translator. “He thought he had me, but I showed him what happens when you wake the beast.”

From the fourth round, Inoue unleashed a relentless onslaught, his precision and stamina overwhelming Davis’s defense. By the sixth, a devastating combination—a right hook to the temple followed by a body shot—sent Davis crashing, unable to beat the count at 2:34. CompuBox stats paint a grim picture: Inoue landed 142 of 278 punches (51% accuracy), including 68 power shots, while Davis managed 98 of 245. The turnaround from near defeat to ruthless domination showcased Inoue’s unmatched resilience and ferocity.

The Boxing World in Awe and Fear

This wasn’t just a win—it was a statement that reverberated globally. Fans on X erupted with reactions, one posting, “Inoue just turned Davis into a punching bag—most feared for a reason!” Another wrote, “Tank got humbled. Inoue is untouchable now.” Analysts are unanimous: Inoue’s ability to absorb Davis’s vaunted power and retaliate with surgical precision has elevated him to a new level of terror. ESPN’s Timothy Bradley Jr. called it “the most brutal revenge I’ve witnessed,” noting Inoue’s 90% knockout rate (27 of 30 wins) now feels like a conservative estimate.

Davis, who entered with a 30-0-1 record and 28 KOs, had boasted pre-fight about ending Inoue’s reign, but his chin couldn’t handle the Japanese star’s comeback. Inoue’s promoter, Bob Arum, declared, “Naoya is the scariest fighter I’ve ever promoted. What he did to Gervonta after that knockdown? That’s why he’s the pound-for-pound king.” The fight, attended by 12,000 fans, including Floyd Mayweather, ended with Davis’s camp conceding Inoue’s supremacy.

What’s Next for the Unstoppable Monster?

With this brutal revenge, Inoue (30-0, 28 KOs) has cemented his legacy as a multi-division terror, having now conquered the lightweight elite. His next move—potentially a return to 122 pounds or a challenge at 135—looms with dread for opponents. Davis, despite the loss, remains a draw, but his aura of invincibility is shattered. As the boxing world grapples with Inoue’s dominance, one thing is clear: Naoya Inoue is no longer just a champion—he’s the most feared force in the ring, a monster no one dares to provoke.